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How to Train a Dragon OhAmanda Ep 31

Published: July 1, 2014, 5:30 a.m.

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As you heard on\xa0my last podcast with OhAmanda\xa0(Amanda White), she and I love movies. We also LOVE to use movies to help talk to our children about God.

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On today\u2019s podcast, she and I chat about the newly released, \u201cHow to Train a Dragon 2\u201d. We answer the question, \u201cIs it okay for my kids to see?\u201d We let you know what we did\xa0not\xa0like in this flick.

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We also share what we loved. For those of you who\u2019ve already seen it, we discuss our favorite overriding themes and conversations you can have with your kids. A few examples:

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  • Stoick, Hiccup\u2019s dad\u2013his role as a protector and his unfailing, redeeming love for Hiccup\u2019s mom.
  • Drago\u2019s tragedy turned angry aggression\u2013how bad things happen, but if we go to God for healing and restoration, it can be used for good. But in Drago\u2019s case, \u201cHurt people hurt people\u201d.
  • Dragon training as an analogy of parenting styles\u2013harsh/domineering vs. gentle/caring. And the loyalty which results from one over the other.
  • Toothless\u2019 challenge to tune out the alpha dragon and trust Hiccup\u2013when temptations come we need to often close our eyes, cover our ears and trust God to deliver us, overcoming evil.
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At the end of the week Amanda will be posting her discussion guide and possibly a link-up where you can add your own family movie guide. Choose a film you\u2019ve enjoyed watching as a family and type up some ideas for discussion topics/questions stemming from\xa0the movie.

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Join the Family Movie Mom discussion.

\n What themes, questions, and/or\xa0conversations did you come up with after seeing this film?